Jay Kitterman, consultant, Culinary Institute, wrote this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register entitled, “Do you know Hamantaschen?”

LLCC’s Spring Security Awareness Day workshop, held on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. in Logan Hall, Room 1140, was covered by WICS and FOX 55. Approximately 40 community members attended the event. Many raised good questions and shared recommendations for future events. The next cybersecurity workshop will address wireless systems and safety and will be held Tuesday, May 1 at 6 p.m.

Mary Beth Ray, director of advising, counseling and career services, was interviewed on Feb. 7 during WICS Midday about the upcoming Career Connections Expo on Feb. 15. The event connects students, alumni and community job seekers with employers who are looking for candidates for jobs, internships and future connections.

Matt Vespa, professor of mathematics, was interviewed Feb. 6 by WICS about the 22nd annual regional-level Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) Academic Challenge hosted by LLCC. More than 300 students from 18 high schools in the district competed in the event.

Nancy Sweet, director of culinary programs and operations, was interviewed by WICS on Bistro Verde’s opening day for the spring semester She discussed the opportunity the bistro presents for LLCC culinary students and the community. She is also the author of this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Root vegetables are tasty and plentiful now.”

Dr. Jason Dockter, professor of English; Marie Watson, student engagement coordinator; and Misty Hagstrom, graphic design specialist, are quoted in this article in the February Springfield Business Journal on why LLCC is one of the “Best Places to Work” in central Illinois.

Jeff Mehan, professor, computer networking, was interviewed on the WTAX Morning Newswatch Feb. 5 about the free, public cybersecurity workshops being offered by LLCC.

The appointment of Dr. Vern Lindquist, vice president of academic services, was recently highlighted in the Chronicle of Higher Education and Community College Daily.

A photo spread from the LLCC Foundation Scholarship Reception is featured in the January/February edition of Springfield Scene magazine.

The Feb.-April edition of Senior News contains an article on the LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning’s speaker series, “The Culture and Heritage of Illinoisans.”

Nancy Sweet, director, culinary program and operations, was interviewed Jan. 30 for the A La Carte column in this Sunday’s State Journal-Register. She discussed the reopening of Bistro Verde next Tuesday, Feb. 6.

Sean Keeley, culinary specialist, is the author of this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Thinking outside the box lunch.”

Dee Krueger, director, LLCC-Taylorville, was interviewed on WTIM’s morning talk show on Wednesday, Jan. 24.  She discussed the College Now program, applying for LLCC scholarships and upcoming events at LLCC-Taylorville.

During the WICS Midday Spotlight on Jan. 24, Laurel Bretz, community education director, and Len Leiberman, president of the Academy of Lifelong Learning, discussed ALL’s 25^th anniversary, program opportunities and the ALL Winter Celebration taking place Jan. 26, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Trutter Center on the LLCC-Springfield campus.

Kevin Lust, director, Illinois Small Business Development Center at LLCC, was interviewed Jan. 24 for an upcoming story in SO magazine.